You already know what you need . Sometimes you just need help hearing it.
- Something has been quietly asking for attention for a long time, a pattern that keeps returning, a direction that no longer fits, a life that looks fine from the outside but feels misaligned from within.
- You're looking for a place to be without judgement, where things can settle, decompress, and slowly make sense.
- You want a quiet, safe container where you can meet what is present, without having to be anything other than what is already here.
Real Stories
Real Results
“Sarah offered such warmth, honesty and tranquillity in this 3 part Naikan Course. Her years of experience and continuous practice really makes the sessions a fertile space for deep inner introspection with openness and compassion. I felt greatly supported and having a community of people to connect with felt very nurturing. I certainly feel much more connected to people again and finding it easier to find gratitude in the day to day happenings in life.”
— Monika Radziejowska
Insta @monthepole
Real Stories
Real Results
"Sarah created an atmosphere of connection in our online group, making it easy for me to open up. Her gentle and clear way of guiding the Naikan meditation touched me and allowed me to deeply immerse myself in my memories. I was able to experience the reconciliation that I needed at this exact moment in my life. Heartfelt thanks for this wonderful experience. I'll gladly come back.”
— Monika Bone
Trainer & Coach
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Real Results
“Our journey together began as students of Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. Sarah’s empathy and genuine love for people are palpable. Her knowledge of mindfulness is rich and diverse, and every conversation with her has been supportive and meaningful. I love her guided meditations, her soothing voice, and the safe space she creates. I wholeheartedly recommend Sarah’s services to anyone seeking healing and growth.”
— Thomas “T'Om” Epple
Mindfulness Teacher & Being-Potential Coach
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Real Results
"Sarah's diverse meditation practices and empathetic approach have brought a profound sense of calm and empowerment to participants in our Women's Separation and Divorce Support Group, transforming their initial agitation and overwhelm into peace and strength as they navigate through upheaval in their lives."
— Diane S. Jerdan
LCSW-R Clinical Social Worker
Real Stories
Real Results
"Sarah's expertise in Naikan meditation and her motivational influence in Sadhana practice has profoundly impacted my journey, providing invaluable support and fostering personal growth".
— Silvia Galletti
Shiva Yoga Retreats
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"The authentic teaching, deep spiritual practice, and nurturing online community have made her early morning Sadhana sessions a cherished and sacred space for me to start each day with peace and gratitude"
— Brenda Burns
Insta: @peaceful_warrior_studio
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Real Results
I love practicing Sadhana with Sarah. Her deep understanding of yoga is present in every breath of her teaching. With clear, grounded guidance and a natural sense of mindfulness, she invites you into stillness and presence. Her calm energy, thoughtful reflections, and gentle insights into Buddhism make every session both nourishing and expansive.
— Karina Santjohanser
Insta: @iamkarinasantjohanser
Real Stories
Real Results
I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough as a meditation teacher. Her warmth and wisdom create a space that feels unique, supportive, and transformative. Sarah’s teachings are firmly rooted in Buddhism and she brings this depth and authenticity to every session. Having practiced meditation for some time, I find that sessions with Sarah are always something special. She has an intuitive ability to sense exactly what I need in the moment—whether it’s guidance through a particularly stressful week or help finding clarity and stillness. Each practice feels thoughtfully tailored and truly personal and caring. What sets Sarah apart is her gentle presence and the way she helps me reflect on my current challenges, inspiring growth without judgment. Practicing with Sarah has elevated my meditation experience immeasurably, and I am deeply grateful for her ongoing support, insight, and encouragement.
— Nina Laricheva
Freelance business consultant and coach
The Work takes different forms
- Some people need one-to-one space. Others find something opens in a group that cannot happen alone.
- Some come weekly to a meditation class and that is enough. Others want to go deeper over time.
- What matters is not the format but the willingness to show up honestly.
Finding Your Ground
Finding Your Ground — Group
Meditation
A bespoke one-to-one mentoring journey. We begin with a free inquiry call and build from there.
A small group of 3 to 5 people meeting every two to three weeks over time. Held, honest, and nourishing.
Weekly 60-minute sessions at Yogaraum Freiburg on Wednesdays, and available online on request.
Naikan is a Japanese practice of structured self-reflection, developed by Ishin Yoshimoto. Naikan means looking inside. It guides you through three quiet questions about the relationships that have shaped your life. Something in the looking tends to shift. People often find what they did not know they were carrying, and what they had forgotten to be grateful for. Offered in retreat format. If you feel drawn, reach out.
Naikan Silent Retreat & Inquiry
The Journey
behind the
work
What has shaped my path most has always been curiosity. A curiosity about how things fit together, about what gives life depth beyond what can be measured or neatly explained. I grew up around different spiritual ways of thinking, and that early exposure quietly shaped how I began to look at life and at myself. Later, I learned to move in a world that valued productivity and forward momentum, and I could function within those structures, but I was never willing to accept a life lived only on the surface. I kept returning to the inner life, to what pulls, unsettles, or quietly asks for attention, and to practices that invited a slower and more honest contact with what was unfolding. From this place, IN·SIGHTS began to grow.
